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IPG Photonics Is Entering Defense Systems—Can Counter-Drone Technology Become a Serious Revenue Driver?

IPG Photonics reported a positive performance in the fourth quarter of 2025 with revenue growth surpassing expectations, increasing by 17% year-over-year and 9% sequentially. This growth was driven by stabilization in industrial demand and strategic efforts focused on growth initiatives, particularly in medical and advanced applications. Materials processing revenue, a significant segment of the company’s business, improved due to stable industrial demand and rising demand in sectors like battery and additive manufacturing. Revenue from welding remained steady, alongside an increase in demand for cutting applications and strong performance in cleaning, supported by the cleanLASER acquisition. For the full year of 2025, IPG Photonics achieved a 3% revenue growth, marking its first annual growth since 2021. While cutting sales saw a decline, it was offset by growth in other areas like cleaning and additive manufacturing.